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Originally Posted by ElAurens
At this point the most carried sidearm used by German forces was the Walther P38. A far superior weapon than the complex, expensive to manufacture, and relatively malfunction prone P-06, what most people commonly call a "Luger". Both chambered in 9 X 19 Parabellum, or more simply called 9mm Luger.
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Well yes and no, some Flying personnel (specially on Bombers)had the Pistole 08 aka Luger, but i have never seen a Picture of a Pilot with a P-38, many had also smaller side arms like the Walther PPK or Mauser HSC also yery common was the use of side arms like the Czechoslovakian CZ 24, 27, or CZ 38, the Spanish Astra 300 or the French Unique 17 or the MAB (Manufacture D´Armes Des Bayonne) Model D or the Italian Beretta Model 1934.
The smaller the side arm was the more likely it was used as a side arm for flying personell.
Those side arms with German Waffenamts Markings today are desired collectors items.